"Fashion Waste" News Archive

According to Textile Exchange data, 61% of cotton could be traced back to its origin, as the primary fibers used in fashion, cotton is the most traced and doubles the results of polyester.

H&M Foundation and HKRITA are pioneering an innovative project to transform the environmental sustainability of recycled leather, addressing long-standing issues with traditional recycled leather.

ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."

Inditex, the parent company of Zara, is ramping up its sustainability efforts, targeting substantial emission reductions across its value chain, prioritizing sustainable sourcing with "preferred fibers," and investing in biodiversity conservation initiatives.

In collaboration with NATIVA™’s Regenerative Agriculture Program, Gucci's commitment to regenerative agriculture has already had a positive impact on the region and the community.

Expanding on its sustainable fashion model “Jigsaw Forever”, the British clothing retailer has established its Repair Rewear service in partnership with My Wardrobe HQ.

Founded with the Collaborative Fund, the British pioneer brand in sustainability has co-founded "Collab SOS" which will be responsible for managing investments in companies aimed at promoting a new, more sustainable, Series A and Series B economy.

The luxury fashion brand has developed a digital ID system with technology partner EON for each product in the Chloé Vertical Capsule Collection, which can be scanned with a smartphone through the label.

Mud Jeans significantly reduced its carbon emissions by 42% in 2022, mainly through efficiency improvements with its manufacturing partner, Yousstex, and has maintained carbon neutrality since 2016.

In the face of regulatory and consumer momentum, reducing the impact on the environment and moving towards a more sustainable model poses challenges and opportunities for the textile industry.